Jaana Woodbury was one of my favorite people to meet at the Innovations In Recovery Conference. Her own story and struggle with addiction is enough to keep you on the edge of your seat, but to hear what her and her husband are doing today in the recovery community is amazing. Jaana helps operate The Chadwick House. The Chadwick House is a women's sober living home that recently opened in Orange County California, alongside it's big brother in the recovery community The Ohio House. The Chadwick H...
Apr 14, 2017•30 min•Ep. 113
Cam Adair is a Canadian-born speaker, YouTuber and pioneer on video game addiction. He’s the founder of Game Quitters , the world’s largest support community for video game addiction, with members in over 70 countries. A talented hockey player, Cam’s life took a dramatic turn at the age of 13 when he began to suffer from intense bullying, leading Cam to drop out of high school. He never graduated and never went to college, spending the next year depressed, living in his parents basement playing ...
Apr 07, 2017•46 min•Ep. 112
Claudia Christian has been in the film and television business as a performer for over 30 years. She has starred in over 50 films and thousands of hours of television. Sci -fi fans around the world know her from her work on the Hugo award winning show Babylon 5. She is the author of two autobiographical books; “My Life with Freaks and Geeks”(2010) and “Babylon Confidential” (2012) and the novel “Wolf’s Empire” (2016). She is the most recognized advocate for The Sinclair method, a treatment for a...
Mar 31, 2017•54 min•Ep. 111
Amanda Nelson is 18 months sober from a 17 year drug and alcohol addiction. Amanda has multiple arrests, a felony, and has tried treatment multiple times. It took Amanda packing up and moving to Florida to get away from her old environments and start a new life. Amanda explains how this was not easy at first. During her first year of sobriety she faced many adversities... car repossession, eviction, deaths in the family, but was able to remain sober. Eventually, Amanda learned how to connect min...
Mar 24, 2017•44 min•Ep. 110
Trevor Riesinger is a long time resident of Vacaville, CA and is married with three kids. A machinist by trade, Trevor is also an accomplished artist and loves the outdoors and being creative. As a troubled youth he got involved in gangs and drugs, but in 2002 began a new life pursing God. Today, Trevor is a completely transformed man, and is deeply involved in his local church The Father's House. Throughout the years he has been involved in many different ministries at the church like the media...
Mar 17, 2017•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 109
Todays guests is Michael Graubart and he’s got a great story to share and a new book out called Sober Dad: The Manual for Perfect Imperfect Parenting. Michael is a long-time sober member of Alcoholics Anonymous, has been a member of Al-Anon for decades, and attends Overeaters Anonymous meetings as well. As he says, “If it moves, I’m obsessed with it, and if it stands still, I’m addicted to it.” A New York Times bestselling author, Michael is married and the father of four children. He writes und...
Mar 10, 2017•35 min•Ep. 108
Ryan Hampton is a featured contributor to the Huffington Post on addiction and politics. He currently serves as the Los Angeles outreach lead for Facing Addiction, a national not-for-profit organization dedicated to ending the addiction crisis in America. Hampton, along with his best friend Garrett Hade, produced a 7-part documentary series, Facing Addiction Across America , chronicling their cross-country journey to the DNC advocating for reform and seeking out other like-minded people in long-...
Mar 03, 2017•53 min•Ep. 107
Lou Redmond is a motivational messenger on a mission to show people the greatness they have within them. He is a graduate of Penn State University. After graduating Lou moved to San Diego to explore a career in the golf industry. It was there that his alcohol abuse accelerated which eventually led him to the rave scene. Ecstasy began to become a regular occurrence along with chasing the party high. After a chance encounter meeting with a group of entrepreneurs, Lou eventually had a spiritual awa...
Feb 24, 2017•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 106
Dr. John Mendelson is an addiction specialist and professor of medicine at UCSF. John has an extensive background in addiction treatment, operating multiple methadone clinics in the poverty stricken area of the Tenderloin in San Francisco. John has been involved in clinical trials related to MDMA, Methamphetamine, Alcohol, Suboxone, and many more. John is also CMO of the new alcohol addiction treatment program DxRx medical, which utilizes a phone app, breathalyzer, and medicine to help reduce or...
Feb 17, 2017•55 min•Ep. 105
Erick Turnbull was born March 20,1977 in Napanee, Ontario, and had already begun playing guitar by the age of ten. At school, Erick used to entertain classmates with impressions of his teachers, and soon learned to combine his guitar playing with his comedy. He has been performing ever since. Turnbull is one of the many talented artists signed to Candyrat Records, a small but very effective record label. He is also the 2005 Canadian Guitar Festival Champion. Erick Turnbull & Friends YouTube ...
Feb 10, 2017•49 min•Ep. 104
As a person in long-term recovery, Anthony has a strong desire to change the conversation around addiction and in turn- change the world we live in today. He is the Co Founder of Rise Together, a dedicated organization whose mission is to be a face of recovery through advocating, educating, and bringing a voice to the voiceless. Anthony's hope and vision is to create a community where youth are heard, loved, and inspired to live in hope. Anthony has also founded, Rise & Grind Recovery Radio,...
Feb 03, 2017•1 hr•Ep. 103
In this episode, Shane makes a couple of announcements and provides resources for those seeking recovery from addiction. He also explains the 6 Quick Tips to Quit Drinking guide, and how it can help you get on the right path to a lifestyle change free from alcohol and drugs. For more resources and to download the FREE guide, go to www.ThatSoberGuy.com For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/p...
Jan 20, 2017•57 min•Ep. 102
Daniel Mills is happily married to a wonderful woman and father to an amazing son. He is a veteran of the US. Navy, a firefighter, paramedic, an educator and a critical care flight medic. Daniel became addicted to drugs and alcohol at an early age after growing up in an abusive home and being subjected to mob activity, and sexual abuse. Daniel ended up on the streets at 15 and became involved in selling drugs and gang activity. After years of running the streets Daniel eventually pulled away fro...
Jan 13, 2017•56 min•Ep. 101
Pastor Tim Bittle began serving at The Fathers House in youth ministry in 2005. In 2010 Tim and his wife Robyn became staff pastors. They currently oversee the Youth/Young Adult ministries at all TFH locations, Encounter Generation Conference, Life Change retreats, and The Fathers House Leadership Pipeline. They're passionate about equipping and releasing leaders and consider it an honor to be called to such a noble task. Tim also owns and operates "Bittle and Associates", a successful local rea...
Jan 06, 2017•46 min•Ep. 100
This episode is simple; Don't drink, and don't buy shitty Christmas gifts. Shane goes down the list of the worst gifts you can give to the one you love. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Sober Guy Radio! For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 09, 2016•26 min•Ep. 99
Fight for your serenity, Fight For Your Peace. I have to fight for mine. Are you fighting for yours, or are you letting the chaos of life punch you in the face? In this episode we discuss some simple tips to help you go to battle. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Dec 03, 2016•49 min•Ep. 98
Evan Kidd is an American Filmmaker, writer, and founder of RockSet Productions. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Nov 18, 2016•44 min•Ep. 97
Ryan Leaf was a first round draft pick in the 1998 NFL draft. He went on to play in the NFL for four seasons, but his career was cut short due to personal issues and injuries. After his NFL career ended, he battled drug abuse which ultimately led to him serving time in state prison. Today, Ryan has turned his life around and speaks regularly to others who struggle with addiction. He is the Program Ambassador for Transcend Recovery Community and also Chairman of the Focused Intensity Foundation w...
Nov 11, 2016•30 min•Ep. 96
As the founder and owner of Family First Adolescent Services, James has devoted his career to understanding and treating the unique circumstances of young people grappling with drug and alcohol addiction, mood disorders and post-traumatic stress disorder. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Nov 04, 2016•18 min•Ep. 95
Shane discusses how to keep hope alive and shares other interesting thoughts in this freestyle session. Keep Your Blood Clean. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .
Oct 28, 2016•27 min•Ep. 94
Jennifer talks to us about building from the ground up, keeping ego in check, and how to overcome burnout. This episode was recorded in Nashville at the Innovations In Behavioral Healthcare Conference. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Oct 21, 2016•27 min•Ep. 93
What was your identity before using drugs and alcohol?What was your identity in active addiction? Have you connected to a new sense of self in your sobriety?In this episode, Shane Ramer details the identity crisis he suffered after quitting alcohol and drugs, and how taking his two-year-old to a hardcore punk show made him feel like he was finally on his way back home to his true self. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...
Oct 07, 2016•37 min•Ep. 92
Do you get stuck in your head? What are your sources of stress and overwhelm and how can you mitigate them? What triggers you to crave alcohol or drugs? Listen as Shane goes through his own checklist of destructive thinking habits, triggers, and sources of stress and anxiety so you can build your own checklist for sobriety success! For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...
Sep 30, 2016•52 min•Ep. 91
Charlie "The Spaniard" Brenneman is a professional mixed martial arts fighter, speaker, mentor and autho of Driven: My Unlikely Journey from Classroom to Cage. A former junior high Spanish teacher, The Spaniard left his job to pursue a career in the UFC, and in 2011, he was ranked #7 in the world.Charlie is not an addict or alcoholic, but his story applies to anyone struggling against any challenge.Listen to find out how to dissolve fear and adopt a fighter's mindset in order to be successful in...
Sep 23, 2016•47 min•Ep. 90
Joseph W. Naus is the author of Straight Pepper Diet: A memoir. How did he become an author? Joseph says all roads lead to hell when he's asked that question. Listen to how sex addiction combined with blackout drinking led to the outrageous and life-threatening situation that destroyed his old life and gave birth to his new one. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-i...
Sep 16, 2016•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 89
Matt Mayberry, a former NFL linebacker for the Chicago Bears, is currently one of the most read columnists for Entrepreneur Magazine, as well as an acclaimed keynote speaker and peak performance strategist. He has just released his book, Winning Plays: Tackling Adversity and Achieving Success in Business and in Life, which reveals how he treated failure as a way to start over.It's difficult to believe that as a teenager Matt was a full-blown drug addict and criminal.LIsten to Matt's amazing jour...
Sep 09, 2016•48 min•Ep. 88
Sober Guy Radio celebrates 100 episodes of no bullshit recovery talk!Shane Ramer and friends discuss the humble origins of Sober Guy Radio and how far the show has come from episode 1 to 100. For more resources visit www.ThatSoberGuy.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....
Sep 02, 2016•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 87
David Rachford is the creator and host of "The Better Human Challenge," a podcast on personal development that challenges you to become your best self. At the age of 40, David found himself overweight, abusing alcohol, and not living in alignment with his values. He tells us how he found sobriety, regained his health, and dropped 50 pounds. David Rachford's philosophy focuses heavily on being of service. He now teaches others to follow a similar path by teaching yoga and with his podcast and web...
Aug 26, 2016•56 min•Ep. 86
Erica Spiegelman is an addiction and wellness specialist, motivational speak, and author of Rewired: A Bold New Approach to Addiction and Recovery . Erica is helping to change lives by working with individuals on personal growth, by treating the Mind, Body and Spirit.Erica is also a recovering alcoholic and shares with us her grim story of isolation and spiritual bankruptcy as drinking took over her life.She also tells us how she finally found sobriety, how she continues to stay sober, and how s...
Aug 19, 2016•37 min•Ep. 85
How did a Mormon kid become a drug user, prison inmate, and white supremacist? Tad Stringam tells us how he survived in the corrections system for 12 years and how racial divides forced him to act against his true nature.Tad's a free man today and has become a counselor and interventionist who believes troubled and addicted kids need compassion and unconditional love in order to recover.Tad is brutally honest about what he had to do and why, and his passion for saving and inspiring others makes ...
Aug 11, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 84
